| Idx | 2412 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | seem |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | Even the teacher seemed to be unable to answer the question. |
| Correct Sentence | Even the teacher seemed unable to answer the question. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Even the teacher seemed [[to be]] unable to answer the question. |
| Cloze Sentence | Even the teacher seemed [[ ]] unable to answer the question. |
| Cloze Answer | _ |
| Choices | _ | to be |
| Explanation | When seem is followed by an adjective, to be is usually avoided: 'After the guests had gone home, the room seemed empty.' 'It seems strange that she didn't say goodbye.' Compare: 'There seems to be a problem with the carburettor.' |
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